Dining
Chicago pizza: 13 must-try local spots
Mark your calendars: National Pizza Week is Jan. 13 – 19, 2019. Whether it’s a real holiday or not, it’s the perfect excuse to chow down…
Kelsey O'Connor
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SUE returns to the Field Museum
SUE is back and better than ever. The world’s biggest, best-preserved and most T. rex will be back on permanent display on Friday, Dec. 21…
Special events
A new fireworks show will light up the Chicago River this New Year’s Eve
Chicago will ring in the New Year with a bang this year. A midnight fireworks display will dazzle spectators along the Chicago river and lakefront…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Special events, Tours & attractions
20 Chicago tours, attractions, and events to catch this winter
A little cold isn’t enough to keep Chicagoans indoors. The winter is packed with holiday festivities, raucous concerts, artisan markets, must-see shows and so much…
Theater & dance
Get ready for Chicago Theatre Week 2019
Save the date for a week of discounted tickets to some of Chicago’s best shows. Chicago Theatre Week, presented by the League of Chicago Theatres…
Dining, Special events
Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago
Thanksgiving is supposed to be about food and family. But between all the cooking and cleaning, the family part tends to fall by the wayside.…
Museums
Chicago museum exhibits: 5 hidden gems
You could spend years exploring Chicago’s many museums, and still never see everything. So if you think you’ve done it all, you might want to…
Dining
Hot chocolate spots to warm up a Chicago winter
The best way to stay warm during a Chicago winter? Lots of hot chocolate. It’s the perfect pit stop during a day of exploring the…
Blog
Chicago mocktails: 6 booze-free beverages to try
Don’t settle for soda water. If you’re looking for a booze-free beverage, there are plenty of handcrafted mocktails around the city to quench your thirst…
Dining
14 neighborhood bars where you can drink like a local
There are neighborhood bars in every corner of the Chicago, from basement dives to old-school taverns. The one thing they all have in common? They’re…
Blog
Chicago sporting events not to miss this winter
Chicagoans love their sports, which means there’s plenty of games, matches, events and more to keep you cheering all winter long. Chicago sporting events this…
Architecture & history
Explore Chicago’s hidden underground
There’s so much to see on the streets of Chicago. But most people never see what’s lurking just below the surface. The city hides layers…
Sports & recreation
8 indoor sports to play during winter in Chicago
As the temperature drops outside, you can still work up a sweat inside. Chicago is home to a plethora of indoor recreation options, from quirky…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Free & cheap
The best cheap things to do in Chicago for Halloween
The spookiest season of the year can also get pretty expensive. Whether it’s splurging on the perfect costume or shelling out for a bar package,…
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